The Maine Seafood & Aquaculture Webinar & Social: Nielsen IQ Market Insights & Maine Species Spotlight

Join us for a timely U.S. Seafood Market Outlook and Maine Species Deep Dive.  This hybrid event will be available virtually via Zoom and in-person at the New England Ocean Cluster (HUS), with an on-site viewing and networking reception. 

The program features Monica Burton, Director of Perishables & Fresh at NielsenIQ (NIQ), who will deliver a comprehensive overview of seafood performance and trends in U.S. retail. The event will also include the official release of the 2026 Maine Seafood & Aquaculture Market Report, offering data-driven insights on Maine’s top species and emerging opportunities.

Event Schedule

3:30 PM
In-person registration and networking opens at the New England Ocean Cluster
Welcome from the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs team

4:00 PM
Webinar Begins
• Trends in U.S. Seafood — presented by Monica Burton, Director of Perishables and Fresh Categories, Nielsen IQ (NIQ)
• Overview of the Maine Seafood & Aquaculture Market Report — featuring insights and data on eight key Maine species and seaweed presented by Janine Cary, MarketShare Program Manager, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs

4:45 PM
Live Q&A

5:00 PM
Webinar Concludes
In-person networking continues

6:00 PM
Event Concludes

Gain critical market intelligence to inform strategy, sales, and growth decisions—and head into this year well-positioned and market-ready with the MCE Food Accelerators.  Click HERE to register.